Director of Finance I Opening Mama Shelter Lake Como (F/M/NB)

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Company Description

MAMA ?

Founded in 2008 by Serge Trigano and his sons Jérémie and Benjamin (co-founders of Club Med), Mama Shelter is a creator of living spaces and a daily director!

These are atypical places, where everyone feels at home, places born of a blend of influences, freedoms, sensations and emotions. Each Mama tells the story of the city in which it is located, and all influences blend together. We offer our guests a joyful atmosphere and exceptional service at an affordable price.

More than just rooms and restaurants, Mama Shelter is a dynamic, a vibe: they are true urban refuges, not only aesthetically pleasing and modern but also popular, welcoming and sexy .

Whatever your role, we're all here to make the customer experience as unforgettable as possible. Our mission: to bring little moments of happiness to people.

Our growth has enabled us to offer our teams great career paths through internal development and international mobility, and it's not a question of diplomas or years of experience.

Mama Shelter is part of Ennismore , a creative hotel group rooted in cultures and destinations, with a global portfolio of brands. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor , founded in 2021.

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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Mama is an inclusive company, and our ambition is to recruit and promote diverse talent. Our advertisements are gender-neutral, so the masculine gender is used here to lighten the text.

Job Description

Would you like to be part of the opening team of our Mama Shelter in  Como?

[You must be fluent in Italian as well as English. Please send an English version of your CV.]

THE MISSION?

Welcome to Mama Shelter, where the numbers are as essential as the vibes! As our Director of Finance , you’ll be at the heart of the action, orchestrating all the financial matters behind the scenes. ✨

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for :

Financial Oversight

·  Ensure strong financial management within a robust control environment.
·  Oversee accurate accounting records, statutory accounts, and financial reporting for the hotel.
·  Lead all areas related to balance sheets, P&L, cash management, and capital.

Business Partnering

·  Manage the finance relationship with Operations, Head Office, and the Owner.
·  Support the General Manager in strategic planning and value creation.

Reporting & Analysis

·  Deliver clear and accurate reporting, including KPIs and benchmarking.

Budgeting & Forecasting

·  Lead the hotel’s budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes.
·  Ensure financial plans align with strategic objectives.

Team Leadership

·  Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing Finance Team.

Qualifications

MADE FOR YOU? ONLY IF…

·  You’ve got a solid background in finance within the hospitality industry.
·  You can juggle priorities and multiple projects with ease. You’re organized and always on top of things (no chaos here!). ⏰ 
·  You’re a people person with the ability to collaborate across departments while keeping everything running like clockwork.
·  You respect confidentiality – what happens at Mama, stays at Mama! ️‍♂️
·  You pay attention to detail: you catch every error, every penny, and every decimal point.
·  You live, breathe, and dream in Excel – it’s your daily tool for reporting and calculations. You’ve mastered every formula.

YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS :

·  You’ve been part of a hotel opening before and know what it takes to make the numbers work in the early stages of launching a new property. 
·  You’re familiar with Opera and Sun Systems software. 
·  You’re as fun as you are meticulous – balance is key! ⚖️

Additional Information

Next, we're sure you know the tune :

First melody:  “At Mama, no AI! We review your application in person and take the time to understand your background.
First verse:  We organise an initial telephone interview with our People & Culture Team to see if your application fits in with our rhythm.
Chorus:  Once you've passed the phone interview, we'll arrange a remote meeting or a meeting at Mama to meet the Gang! 
Last verse:  Naturally, you'll receive a response from us within two to three weeks at the latest, whether it's a ✔️ or a ✖️.